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1970
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2016
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Flando Jackson Obituary
Lansing, Michigan
Lt Col. Flando Elix Jackson, born September 28, 1970 to Mae Jackson of Lansing, MI and John Jackson of Seattle, WA passed Thursday, August 4th 2016 while on active duty with the Washington Air National Guard. Flando was a graduate of J. W. Sexton High School. He obtained the rank of Lt Col in the United States Air Force. He had a successful career with the Washington State Department of Correction as a parole officer.
Flando was preceded in death by his Great Grandparents Ivy and Mary Henderson, Grandmother Lois Chapman, Grandparents Fred and Ann Elizabeth Jackson, Aunts Eva Orr, Trina Christian, Theresa Colbert, Ruth Brasher, Bernice Williams and daughter Jakara Jackson. Flando is survived by Sons Dylan and Nikolas Jackson, daughter Evalyn Jackson. Mother Mae Jackson, Father John (Brenda) Jackson, Brothers Dotstry and Montrel Jackson; and his grandfather Lewis Smith. Aunts Mary Christian, Kathy (William) Hubbert, Dr. Fredericka, Cecelia (Lawrence) Davenport. Uncles Anthony, Leonardo and Clifton Christian, Randall (Michelle) Stewart, Orlando and Adrian Smith, Andrew (the late Doris) Jackson, Thomas (Jeanette) Jackson, Gerald (Loi) Jackson, and Thaddeus (Charlie) Jackson along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 at Friendship House of Prayer Baptist Church, 4301 South Waverly Rd, Lansing, MI 48911 . Interment will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, 15501 West Dickman Rd., Augusta, MI 49012.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Estes-Leadley Greater Chapel on Tuesday, August 16th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday at the Church from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. His body will also lie-in-state for calling hours at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Tuesday, August 16, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, U.S.O, or Friends of the Fallen.
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Thaddeus Jackson
August 8, 2025
Miss your can do attitude
Rebecca Mann
November 1, 2016
We met at your daughter Jakara Mae's funeral. You were a kind man with a warm soul. My condolences to your family. Give her a hug from me when you see her. Rip my good man. Thank you for what you did.
Lynne Neibert
August 23, 2016
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization (formed 2009) with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church of Mechanicsburg, PA would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days and years ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
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Molly Ellis
August 19, 2016
My heart is So Heavy as I heard the news of a good friend and co-worker. There was never a day that went by where Flando didn't have a smile on his face. He was such an uplifting and positive person to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time. RIP my friend you will truly be missed!
Mrs. Victoria Hatt
August 18, 2016
My condolence to Flenado's family and especially to Bernadette who shared her special Love with you so I know you had to have been a Very Special man. Also God Bless you and Thank you for your Service both military and correctional may you rest in peace GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN AMEN.
Margaret, Sheila, Ed, and Bill
August 18, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of our friend and co-defender of freedom. From the first time we met Flando in Hawaaii he has been a true friend. He showed us his gracious hospitality and support whenever we met. God has you in his hands and we are fortunate for the short time he gave you to us. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends. Flando was a man of honor and he will be missed.
The Fort Meade Group
Markessa Guidry
August 17, 2016
My heart is so heavy with this loss.. Flando you will be greatly missed.. I will cherish the many lessons you have taught me while I was younger.. I pray for you and may you watch over the family...
Misty
August 17, 2016
I never had the opportunity to meet Flando but from all I've read he was a good man. My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to all friends and family.
Kevin Wade-Hanson
August 17, 2016
To my cousin/brother that I was blessed to share our young adult life with in Seattle, WA especially at Seattle University and on the football field. I didn't think for once that when we spoke and hugged prior to your departure to Qatar would be the last time I would see you in this world. The smile and proudness your demeanor exemplified was spiritually rewarding. We always kept it real with each other whether we liked it or not and always showed love and respect to each other no matter what. Love you man and may your spirit of energy and courage as a man and soldier be contagious to all that shared life with you. This world lost a soldier and heaven gained one. Glory be to God. Farewell my brother Flando Elix Jackson. On behalf of the Wade Family our condolences to Uncle John and Aunt Brenda Jackson and Mama Mae and ALL Family. Love, Kevin D. Wade-Hanson
Bernadette Becker
August 17, 2016
Flando my heart is with you today as they lay you to rest my love. My heart will always remain a part of yours. May you forever rest in peace. Mae please know I love you and I'm grateful I was able to share a part of your sons love. Same to you John and Brenda. Thank you Flando for your years of service to our country. You make me proud.
August 17, 2016
Flando you will truly be missed, you touched the lives of so many and were such a positive Role model to those around you. I will never forget that contagious laugh. Rest easy.
August 17, 2016
Our thoughts go out to all family and friends , service men abd women that knew and served with Flando. A larger then life father, son, brother and friend that was loved by many.
Your time was short but you left behind many people who loved you.
Elmer and Rita Johnson
lavinia Mumford
August 16, 2016
To Ms Mae Jackson and Family. Hour heart cry's to I no you love your son but God love Fland to He's your God and my God he is awesome he love you very much take it to me# OPEN MY EYES,that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key, That shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for the,
Ready,my God, Thy will to see; Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
Abigail Scott
August 16, 2016
You are and will always be missed by many. Thank you for touching so many hearts.
Thad Jackson
August 16, 2016
RIP dear nephews. Thanks for all the times you lent a hand, we will miss you.
Uncle(s) Charlie & Thad
Dennis Folk
August 16, 2016
What can I say about my friend Flando? From being a man who served his Country with pride, to the man who served the citizens of Washington State where he served as a probation officer. I just know when I look up to the jail booking door I won't be seeing you come through anymore. You will be missed my friend. Thank you for everything. For Flando's family. Know he was truly an honorable man. He touched so many lives here in Washington State, and was a friend to all. Until we meet again.
Michelle, Bob and Rita-Michelle Johnson/Fulton
August 15, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss, Flando will be missed. Please know we are all thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Jennifer Cox
August 15, 2016
Thank you for your service, Lt. Col. Rest in Peace
Audrey Steele
August 15, 2016
What a blessing to have known Flando! Blessings on all who love him. His friendship will be sorely missed.
Cecil Johnson
August 15, 2016
RIP my Cousin. Thank you for your service.
Mary Cowan
August 14, 2016
I was blessed to have known you and call you my friend. You will always be in my heart. My condolences to your family. RIP.
Della Cowan
August 14, 2016
I didn't know you but my sister cared greatly and for this I am sending my best wishes to everyone affected by his passing.
August 13, 2016
My condolences to the Jackson family. May you find comfort in prayer (1 Thess 5:17)
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